Legal Studies

About

May 24 - July 20, 2018

Spend a summer in the nation’s capital with law students from around the country who are all passionate about public policy and law. The intensive schedule is designed to maximize your time in Washington by combining learning in the classroom with practical internship experience. LSI will give you an insider’s view of Washington, and by the end of the summer you may be ready to call DC home!

Program Format

LSI consists of the following major components:

Two-part academic course on the Economic Foundation of Legal Studies and Constitutional Originalism with credit through the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University.

Legal internships with private law firms, lobbying firms, public interest legal organizations, and legal departments of trade associations, corporations and government agencies throughout the Washington area.

Roommate matching with other institute students based upon compatibility criteria.

Easy access to the safe and affordable Metro train and bus system.

Comprehensive orientation to the program, housing and the city upon your arrival.

Dedicated program staff members who are available to communicate with you about your internship placement, financial aid and general questions in the months leading up to the program.

Continued staff support while you are in Washington to ensure that you have an amazing experience.

Planned social events where you can connect with program participants. These events may include: a trip to a Nationals baseball game, volunteer projects, canoeing on the Potomac and a trip to Mt.Vernon.

An active network of over 16,000 alumni worldwide to join upon the completion of the program.

Find Out More

Be sure to check out the tabs to your left to read more about all aspects of the program. We accept applications on a rolling basis, so start your application anytime by clicking on the “Apply Online” link on the left-hand menu. Our staff is here to answer any question you may have – please see “Contact Us” for details on how to reach us.

“The Legal Studies Institute was the epitome of a challenging, yet rewarding summer experience that indisputably helped to enhance my professional skills.”

Shaun Cummings, Stetson University College of LawIntern, Law Offices of Scott J. Bloch

Schedule

Program DatesStudents should plan to arrive on Thursday, May 24. Students planning to live in program housing will be allowed to check into their apartments between 10:00am - 2:00pm. Orientation and program activities will be planned for that afternoon and all day on Friday, May 25. Students will be required to move out of the apartments on Friday, July 20 by 10:00am. Further details on arrival logistics, registration and orientation will be provided as the summer approaches.

General Weekly Schedule

This schedule is only meant to give an idea of the summer’s general structure. It is subject to change according to events and briefings. There may also be select optional events during the work day. You will receive updated weekly calendars by e-mail throughout the summer.

Board of Visitors

The Legal Studies Institute board of visitors is comprised of prominent working professionals in the D.C. community. They voluntarily assist in the planning of and fundraising for the Institute as well as offer their support with guest lecturers and internship placement. Their focus is to ensure that all students leave with an enhanced understanding of the functionality of government and a valuable experience that will benefit their future career goals.

John S. BakerVisiting Fellow, Oriel College, University of Oxford
Visiting Professor, Georgetown University Law Center